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RE: Parts Interchangeability -Reply

To: "'Daniel Jones'" <djones2@mdc.com>
Subject: RE: Parts Interchangeability -Reply
From: Perry Robinson <PROBINSO@flower-mound.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Mar 1999 14:57:10 -0600
Thanks Dan! 

Sounds like you have some hard data to back that up with.  I currently am
running a bone stock (junkyard pullout) 1980 SD1 3.5l, with a 4bbl buick
intake(with adapter plate) and a Holley 390.  Installed the Holley straight
out of the box, just set the float level, and go.  Carb. seems to flood at
idle, and seems to run very rich.  What jets does this carb come with stock,
and which are preferred?  Also, engine seems to cut out at high rpm. Can't
tell if its fuel starvation, or whether its valve float.  (no working tach
yet!)  I am running a Autozone generic electric fuel pump throught the stock
TR7 fuel lines.

Any advise?

PS-the 4bbl buick w/adapter creates some clearance problems with the hood,
with all but the slimmest air cleaners, is the Edelbrock any lower? (or
HIGHER?)

Thanks!
 Perry

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Jones [SMTP:djones2@mdc.com]
> Sent: Thursday, March 25, 1999 2:03 PM
> To:   buick-rover-v8@autox.team.net; PROBINSO@flower-mound.com
> Subject:      Parts Interchangeability -Reply
> 
> >Does anyone (other than Silv-o-lite) make a performance piston (9.5comp)
> or
> >higher piston for the Rover?  I have been told that Chevy Vega pistons
> are
> >the same 3.5 in. bore size, and on a recent post, someone mentioned that
> >Chevy 2.8 V-6 pistons would fit the Buick.  I am assuming (and WE ALL
> know
> >what that means) that the Chevy parts are going to be more available, and
> >inexpensive, than an aftermarket item.
> 
> You assume too much.  While there are several different pistons
> that will fit the bore, the pin heights are not necessarily in the 
> right place for a stock rod and crank.  The pistons mentioned
> yield the desired compression with a 300 crank and heads.
> There may be pistons that will work but you'll need to do the 
> research with the piston catalogs for the proper pin heigth and 
> diameter. 
> 
> Ted and Woody both deal with pistons.  You might see what 
> they have.
> 
> >What cam do you recommend?  Glen Towery says to stick with the stocker.
> 
> You might want to contact Woody Cooper.  He's done a number of 
> custom Sig Erson cams for the 3.5.  
> 
> >What about carbs?  I've been running the Holley 390, but I'm not real
> happy
> >with it.  Has anyone used the Edelbrock Performer 500 cfm carb?  I have a
> >stock 4bbl bop intake, what is the "best" intake.  (I have read
> Hardcastle's
> >book, but don't think the Offy is the way to go anymore)  Has anyone
> >actually used or is running, the Edelbrock Performer?
> 
> Ted Schumacher is doing an dyno intake comparison and has a couple 
> of my intakes (Offy Dual Port and Buick 4 bbl).  I think he also plans
> to test the Edelbrock intake.  He's using a Holley 390 with some carb
> guru modifications.  
> 
> I've got several carbs to play with (holley 390, Carter 400, Edelbrock 
> 500, Edelbrock 600) but it will be awhile before I actually finish the 
> engine to see which one I like best.  I tend to prefer the
> Carter/Edelbrock
> carbs but I've made Holleys work too.  
> 
> >My car is mostly used for highway use, and I like the idea of passing
> with
> >lots of power at highway speeds.  I'm not really into the "stoplight drag
> >race" type engine, but I also don't want an engine that doesn't make
> power
> >until 5,000 rpm!
> 
> You definately want compression.  Shoot for 10:1 compression
> and a cam with 110 lobe centers and whatever duration fits your
> rpm range.  Probably a little extra duration and lift on the exhaust
> to crutch up the smal exhaust port.  Bowl port the heads and consider
> oversize valves.  Run headers - both Ted and woody carry the 
> tri-y's for TR8's.  Buick/Olds 4 bbl intake with spacer or Edelbrock 
> Performer.  
> 
> Dan Jones 

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